Walking route: Tour of Pointe des Mattes in 2 days - Stage 1
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Hard
3h35min
6.79km
+956m
-97m
Description
This sporty first stage takes you to the Trebentaz refuge at 1900 m altitude, in the heart of a Natura 2000 site.
Starting from the La Panthiaz parking lot, you will first walk along the Dranse before beginning your ascent.
At the summit of the Pointe des Mattes, you can enjoy views of the mountains and villages of the Abondance valley and the Swiss Alps.
This first stage ends with a descent to the Trébentaz hut, a favorite stopover for GR5 itinerants.
Pricing
Free access.
Route GPX track
Parking de la télécabine de La Panthiaz, Route des Frasses, 74360, La Chapelle-d'Abondance
From 01/06 to 15/10 daily.
Check with tourist offices in advance to find out the current access conditions.
Check with the wardens for the opening and closing dates of their refuge located on your route.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.